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Shadowrun Trilogy Is Free, And Amazing

If you haven't already played these games you no longer have an excuse

By Ethan Gach Published June 25, 2021

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U.S. Healthcare Is So Trash This Game’s Localization Needed Changing

Cozy Grove’s critique of capitalism is right on the money

By Ian Walker Published June 25, 2021
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Rough Landing

Tonight's Fine Art is looking at the work of Sam Amar

By Luke Plunkett Published June 24, 2021
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Hotline Miami Recreated In Nintendo’s Game Builder Garage

It's only one level, but it sure gets the basics right

By Luke Plunkett Published June 24, 2021
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AI Tries To Make Its Own Grand Theft Auto V, Does An OK Job

This short, playable demo lets you drive around an approximation of GTAV that looks like it came out of a dream

By Luke Plunkett Published June 24, 2021

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Sonic’s New ‘Best Friend’ Snuck Into Yesterday’s Symphony

The custom Sonic Forces avatar is now, at least in his creator’s mind, canon to the Sonic universe

By Ian Walker Published June 24, 2021
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Ubisoft’s Avatar Game Will Actually Flex Your PS5 And Xbox Series X

Flying around Pandora relies on the power of the new consoles

By Ethan Gach Published June 24, 2021
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Ubisoft Removes ‘Goldeneye’ Far Cry 5 Maps Fan Spent Three Years Making [Update]

1,400 hours and one copyright infringement claim later...

By Ari Notis Published June 24, 2021
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Borderlands 3 Adds Crossplay, Increases Level Cap

The Borderlands update is now live on all platforms

By Zack Zwiezen Published June 24, 2021
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PSA: Sonic Mania Is Free Right Now

Celebrate Sonic’s 30th with a free copy of the modern classic on the Epic Games Store

By Mike Fahey Published June 24, 2021

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Doki Doki Literature Club Plus Adds Extra In-Game Content Warnings

Hit ‘dating simulator’ can now warn players before bad things happen

By Mike Fahey Published June 24, 2021
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Old Flier Invites Kids To Do Nintendo Crimes

How do you do fellow kids, can I interest you in some multicarts?

By Ethan Gach Published June 24, 2021
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Halo Infinite Release Date Narrowed Down To ‘A Few Weeks,’ Phil Spencer Says

The long-awaited Halo installment is nearing the finish line at Microsoft

By Ian Walker Published June 24, 2021
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The Sims 4 Is Hosting An In-Game Music Festival Now

Bebe Rexha, Glass Animals, and Joy Oladokun to sing their songs in Simlish at Sims Sessions

By Mike Fahey Published June 24, 2021
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Pokémon GO Fest 2021 Will Feature Every Legendary Pokémon In The Game

Day-two will be a raid-filled legendary Pokémon blowout

By Ethan Gach Published June 24, 2021

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Nintendo Makes Revisiting Classic Metroid Games A Huge Hassle

If you want to play stuff like Metroid Fusion, you don't have many official options

By Zack Zwiezen Published June 24, 2021
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Windows 11 Wants To Make Your PC Feel More Like An Xbox

Faster loading and better HDR support are making the jump from console to PC

By Mike Fahey Published June 24, 2021
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Why Video Game Press Events Sometimes Go Horribly Wrong

A shameful story about the time I was arrested by Nazis for Call of Duty 2

By John Walker Published June 24, 2021
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Military Shooter Launch Event Turns Into Racist Shit-Show

A video game press junket plays into anti-Arab stereotypes

By Ethan Gach Published June 24, 2021
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Charizard Base Set Pokémon Card Gets Reissue For 25th Anniversary

The Pokémon Trading Card Game Celebrations collection releases in October

By Ari Notis Published June 24, 2021

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